National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue , Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung and delegates cut the ribbon to open the photo exhibition " Ho Chi Minh - Portrait of a man"
On the afternoon of April 25 (local time), at the Kirchner Cultural Center in Buenos Aires, National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and the high-ranking delegation of the National Assembly of Vietnam cut the ribbon to open the photo exhibition "Ho Chi Minh - Portrait of a man".
The exhibition has sketched a portrait of President Ho Chi Minh, a simple but great man - the beloved leader of the Vietnamese people, a great cultural figure of the world, a warrior symbolizing the struggle for independence and freedom. The displayed photos have shown many stages in the revolutionary life of President Ho Chi Minh. Notably, the exhibition has depicted the historical period when on his journey to find a way to save the country in the early 20th century, President Ho Chi Minh stopped in Argentina and Uruguay in 1912.
National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue , Minister Nguyen Van Hung and delegates visit the photo exhibition "Ho Chi Minh - Portrait of a man"
Immediately afterwards, National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and the delegation attended a special art program celebrating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Vietnam-Argentina diplomatic relations, organized by the Vietnamese Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in coordination with the Argentine Ministry of Culture within the framework of National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue's official visit to Argentina. This event is also part of the "Vietnam Cultural Day in Argentina".
Speaking at the welcoming ceremony for National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and the Vietnamese delegation attending the special art program, Argentine Minister of Culture Tristan Bauer reviewed the historical milestones in the 50 years of establishing diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Argentina.
Minister Nguyen Van Hung speaks at the special art program celebrating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Argentina.
Emphasizing that Argentina was one of the first countries in Latin America to establish diplomatic relations with Vietnam, and in the following decades, Vietnam became an important partner of Argentina in the Southeast Asian region thanks to the complementary nature of the two economies, good political relations, people-to-people exchanges and cultural exchanges. This is another example of the foresight of President Juan Peron - who always sought to unite brotherly peoples around the world.
Paying tribute to President Ho Chi Minh - "an extremely important and great historical figure", the Argentine Minister of Culture said he was honored that the photo exhibition "Ho Chi Minh - Portrait of a man" was held right at the Kirchner Cultural Center in the heart of Buenos Aires. He said that in 1945, when President Ho Chi Minh declared independence for Vietnam, it was a proud moment for the Vietnamese people and an example for all peoples in the world fighting for freedom.
Argentine Minister of Culture Tristan Bauer speaks at a special art program
Vietnam and Argentina are two countries that are geographically distant but share similar values: both fought for and defended their national independence. Both countries are part of an international system that values mutual respect, friendly cooperation, the principle of equality between states, the protection of international law and the multilateral system, and both understand that this is the best way for countries to ensure a better future for all their people.
“Vietnam is a symbol of humanity, a model that once again proves that when nations are determined, bravely devoted to honor and solidarity, and fight for independence, they will not be subdued by seemingly inviolable forces.” Emphasizing this, Minister Tristan Bauer thanked National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and the delegates – those who have been building bridges of friendship and cooperation. Minister Tristan Bauer also emphasized President Ho Chi Minh’s saying: “Culture lights the way for the nation to go.”
Special art program celebrating 50 years of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Argentina
For his part, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung recalled the historic meeting between the two nations when 111 years ago, on his journey to find a way to save the country, leader Ho Chi Minh stopped in Argentina.
“His aspiration for national independence and freedom for humanity was in harmony with the ideology of freedom of the Argentinean national hero José de San Martín. From that progressive humanitarian ideology, with respect and love for the great President Ho Chi Minh - the national liberation hero, world cultural celebrity, the State and people of Argentina built his monument in the park named after Vietnam in the heart of the capital Buenos Aires - becoming a symbol of the good traditional friendship between the two countries.
Minister Nguyen Van Hung affirmed that over the past 50 years, implementing the foreign policy of the Party and State of Vietnam, the friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and Argentina have made important strides and developed strongly. Especially since the establishment of the comprehensive partnership in 2010, cooperation between Vietnam and Argentina has been increasingly promoted in many fields. The relationship between the two National Assemblies is very good, the two sides established the Friendship Parliamentary Group, maintained bilateral and multilateral contacts, coordination, and consultation. The official visit of National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue to Argentina this time further deepens the parliamentary relationship and the Comprehensive Partnership between the two countries.
National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and delegates attending the special art program
In the overall relationship between the two countries, according to Minister Nguyen Van Hung, cooperation in culture, sports and tourism has achieved many specific results and has great potential for expansion. Minister Nguyen Van Hung emphasized: "Culture has the power to connect friendship between nations". He said that for a long time, the Vietnamese people have loved Argentina, a country rich in cultural identity - the land of the charming Tango and passionately followed the rhythm of the ball rolling under the magical feet of world football champions Maradona, Messi... In Vietnam, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism always creates favorable conditions, coordinates with cultural and diplomatic agencies. Culture has the power to connect friendship between nations to organize photo exhibitions, film weeks, art performances...
“Vietnam especially appreciates the activities of the Argentina-Vietnam Cultural Institute over the past 25 years, which has actively coordinated with the Vietnamese Embassy in Buenos Aires to organize many meaningful activities, introducing the culture, history, country and people of Vietnam to the people of Argentina, contributing to promoting the friendly relations, solidarity between localities and mutual understanding between the people of the two countries,” Minister Nguyen Van Hung affirmed.
National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue , Minister Nguyen Van Hung and delegates with artists
The special art program celebrating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Argentina brought to the audience of both countries special performances combining tradition and modernity. From the opening piece Hello Vietnam to the soulful sounds of the monochord and flute expressing love for the homeland, or the songs praising the great contributions of President Ho Chi Minh. The program is not only a meaningful spiritual gift to celebrate the traditional friendship and solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Argentina, but also arouses the aspiration to develop a prosperous country; promote cultural values, the strength of the Vietnamese people in the cause of building and defending the Fatherland, and international integration.
Minister Nguyen Van Hung held talks with Argentine Minister of Culture Tristan Bauer
On April 25 (local time), at the Kirchner Cultural Center (Buenos Aires, Argentina), Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung held talks with Argentine Minister of Culture Tristan Bauer to discuss solutions to enhance bilateral cultural cooperation, contributing to the development of the Vietnam - Argentina Comprehensive Partnership in a practical and effective manner. Also attending the meeting were Ms. Lucrecia Cardoso, Deputy Minister and leaders of units under the Argentine Ministry of Culture and leaders of agencies and units under the Vietnamese Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Minister Nguyen Van Hung with Argentine Minister of Culture Tristan Bauer
At the meeting, Minister Nguyen Van Hung respectfully thanked Minister Tristan Bauer and the Argentine Ministry of Culture for supporting the organization of "Vietnamese Cultural Days in Argentina" to welcome the official visit of National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue and the high-ranking Vietnamese delegation to Argentina on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries (1973-2023).
Speaking with Minister Tristan Bauer, Minister Nguyen Van Hung said that cultural cooperation between Vietnam and Argentina is one of the important contents that National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue emphasized during the talks and meetings with Argentine leaders. The Minister affirmed that bilateral cultural cooperation between the two countries has a lot of potential, richness and room, which can be exploited and strongly developed in the near future, especially in the cultural industry, prioritizing two areas of strength: performing arts and cinema. At the same time, Vietnam proposed that Argentina increase cultural exchange activities and events of one country in the other, in the forms such as Cultural Week/Day, Book Day, etc.; exchange experiences and cooperate in promoting the role and value of cultural heritage, as well as titles recognized by UNESCO, especially some new types such as "World Book Capital" (the capital city of Buenos Aires was recognized by UNESCO in 2011).
Minister Nguyen Van Hung presents a gift to Argentine Minister of Culture Tristan Bauer
Minister Tristan Bauer affirmed that the Argentine Ministry of Culture was honored to welcome Minister Nguyen Van Hung and the delegation of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, expressing admiration for Vietnam in the past struggle for national liberation and the outstanding achievements in economic, cultural and social development that Vietnam has achieved in recent times.
Minister and Deputy Minister of Culture of Argentina presented gifts to Minister Nguyen Van Hung
Regarding cultural cooperation between Vietnam and Argentina, Minister Tristan Bauer affirmed that the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries (1973-2023) is a historical milestone recognizing the important contributions of bilateral cultural cooperation to the Vietnam-Argentina Comprehensive Partnership. The host country highly appreciated and agreed with the opinions and orientations of Minister Nguyen Van Hung on developing bilateral cultural cooperation between the two countries in the coming time, believing that cultural cooperation will continue to affirm its important role as a bridge, strengthening the friendship and brotherhood between the people of the two countries. In particular, Minister Tristan Bauer highly appreciated Vietnam for promulgating the Cinema Law with new and updated regulations, creating favorable conditions for cinema activities on digital platforms and companies doing business and working in this field. The Argentine side proposed that Vietnam study and share its experience in building a system of legal documents on cinema for its study and reference.
QUOC ANH – TUNG QUANG; photo: DOAN TIEN
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